Didnt the ACLU recently say they were putting antiracism over civil liberties? Something like they would no longer defend hate speech?

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In the meantime, I’m unclear why the distinction between “a government enforcement agency should be documenting its behaviors during protests for accountability purposes,” and “that footage shouldn’t be live-streamed in real time” is at all complex.

Peaceful farmers protestors

Probably just moles in the chats. I think Telegram is pretty secure. But who knows. The Deep State is probably trying out all sorts of new toys on the rioters.

Livestreaming is the key phrase. I got it now. Missed that distinction before.

Innocent until proven guilty should be maintained. Video could always be evidence (for either party). As opposed "to guilty because I saw you in the crowd during an active live stream." Makes much more sense to me now.

Pretty smart using horses. Bigger than bikes, but don't have the stigma of driving through crowds in a vehicle. Plus, who wants to hurt a horse?

good point

Spoiler: show

so true

the protestors wouldn't set a horse on fire

and the horses have more discipline than the protestors when it comes to non-violent confrontation

like planting a calm, experienced bouncer in front of a way-too-drunk prom queen

she can throw a few punches at him but his belly will just absorb them like a memory foam pillow while he smiles

I wouldn't want to be around when the rider peppersprays his own horse though.

the horses usually have eye protectors

Ok, insert "tazes" or "pepperballs" or any other inept thing the dunce on the horse could do to the horse whilst riding and "dominating."

Pretty smart using horses. Bigger than bikes, but don't have the stigma of driving through crowds in a vehicle. Plus, who wants to hurt a horse?